[Amendment of the structural quality for inpatient rheumatology. A forward-looking concept]

H-J Lakomek; J Braun; E Gromnica-Ihle; C Fiehn; S Claus; C Specker; J Jung; A Krause; H-M Lorenz; J Robbers

doi:10.1007/s00393-011-0841-3

[Amendment of the structural quality for inpatient rheumatology. A forward-looking concept]

Z Rheumatol. 2011 Sep;70(7):615-9. doi: 10.1007/s00393-011-0841-3.

[Article in German]

Authors

H-J Lakomek¹, J Braun, E Gromnica-Ihle, C Fiehn, S Claus, C Specker, J Jung, A Krause, H-M Lorenz, J Robbers

Affiliation

¹ Klinik für Rheumatologie und Physikalische Medizin, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, Hans-Nolte-Strasse 1, Minden, Germany. rheumatologie@klinikum-minden.de

PMID: 21858486
DOI: 10.1007/s00393-011-0841-3

Abstract

In 2010 a total of 9 guidelines on structural quality were endorsed by the Association of Rheumatology Clinics in Germany (VRA). These 9 structural criteria replace the regulations published in 2002 and were elaborated with the support of the German Rheumatology League. With guideline number 9 even the structural requirements for university hospitals are defined for the first time.Along with taking part in the quality project "Kobra" (continuous outcome benchmarking in rheumatology inpatient treatment) compliance with the new structural criteria constitutes a prerequisite for acquiring a quality certificate, which is awarded by an external institution.By this means the VRA sets the stage for its members to be prepared for future challenges and quality competition among hospitals. Furthermore, the provision of a high quality treatment for chronically diseased patients in rheumatology clinics will be effectively supported.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Benchmarking
Cooperative Behavior
Diagnosis-Related Groups / legislation & jurisprudence
Diagnosis-Related Groups / organization & administration
Germany
Guideline Adherence / legislation & jurisprudence*
Guideline Adherence / organization & administration*
Hospitals, Special / legislation & jurisprudence*
Hospitals, Special / organization & administration*
Hospitals, University
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
National Health Programs / legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Care Team / legislation & jurisprudence
Patient Care Team / organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care / legislation & jurisprudence*
Quality Assurance, Health Care / organization & administration*
Quality Improvement / legislation & jurisprudence
Quality Improvement / organization & administration
Quality Indicators, Health Care
Reimbursement Mechanisms / legislation & jurisprudence
Reimbursement Mechanisms / organization & administration
Rheumatology / legislation & jurisprudence*
Rheumatology / organization & administration*